Siopao Asado Recipe
Siopao asado is a popular Filipino dish that consists of steamed buns filled with a sweet and savory mixture of sliced pork, soy sauce, hoisin sauce, garlic, and onions.
Servings: 10 servings
Calories: 480kcal
Ingredients
For the siopao dough:
- 4 cups flour
- 2 tsp dry active yeast
- 2 Tbsp white sugar for the yeast
- 3 Tbsp shortening or lard
- 1/2 cup sugar for the flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 and 1/3 cups warm water
- 1/4 tsp salt
For the pork asado filling:
- 1/2 kilo pork slice into small cubes
- 3 Tbsp cooking oil
- 6 cloves garlic minced
- 1 medium size onion minced
- 2 Tbsp cornstarch dilute in 1/4 cup water
- 1/8 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 Tbsp oyster sauce
- 1 Tbsp Hoisin sauce optional
- 2 cups water
Instructions
How to Cook Siopao Asado:
- Prepare the asado filling first. In a skillet, heat oil and saute garlic and onion.
- After the onions become transparent, add the sliced pork and stir fry until the pork becomes light brown.
- Then add in the soy sauce, oyster sauce, hoisin sauce and sugar then stir cook then add 2 cups water and simmer for at least 45 minutes.
- Add in the diluted cornstarch and stir cook until the sauce becomes thick. Set aside.
- To make the dough, soften yeast and 2 tablespoon sugar in lukewarm water. Set aside for from 10 to 15 minutes.
- Mix together sugar, salt, and oil in a bowl. Add softened yeast. Add half of the flour and mix well. Add baking powder.
- Add remaining flour and continue mixing till well blended; knead on floured board until smooth.
- Shape the dough into a ball and place in a greased bowl. Grease surface of dough.
- Cover with wet cloth and let rise for from 30 to 40 minutes in a warm place.
- Punch down dough, divide it into desired sizes, form into balls and let them rise again for 30 minutes.
- Flatten dough pieces with a rolling pin. Use spoon on prepared asado filling into the center.
- Wrap the filling by crimping the edges and seal the dough by twisting the top and shape into small balls.
- Place a piece of clean wax paper at the bottom of the balls to prevent them from sticking to the steamer.
- Let the balls rise for from 1 to 1 and 1/2 hours or until double in bulk.
- Steam for from 10 to 15 minutes or until cooked.
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Notes
Cooking Tips for Siopao Asado recipe:
- Sauté the garlic and onion: When sautéing the garlic and onion, make sure to cook them until the onions become transparent. This helps release their flavors and adds a savory base to the filling.
- Browning the pork: Stir-fry the sliced pork until it turns light brown. This step adds depth of flavor and caramelization to the meat, enhancing the taste of the filling.
- Simmering the filling: After adding the sauces and sugar to the pork, simmer the mixture for at least 45 minutes. This allows the flavors to meld together and ensures the pork becomes tender and flavorful.
- Thickening the sauce: When adding the diluted cornstarch to the filling, make sure to stir continuously to prevent lumps from forming. Cook the mixture until the sauce thickens, giving the filling a rich and glossy consistency.
- Yeast activation: When softening the yeast in lukewarm water, ensure that the water is not too hot or too cold. The ideal temperature is around 110°F (43°C). This helps activate the yeast and ensures a good rise for the dough.